Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Medieval Knife , dagger or others weapon?

Matchlock · 26th November 2010, 08:26 PM

Hi Lerry,

I agree with Gene, it's almost certainly neither European nor is it medieval, and by no means is it a dagger.

At first sight, it reminds one of the iron of a Friualian spear, North Italy, 2nd half 15th c.- see attachments of a piece from my collection - but the tip of the blade is way too short and the hooks would only make use if they were pointed. As the remaining hook ends are blunt, I would tentatively suggest either agricultural use - as you surmised - or representative function.

Best,
Michael

26th November 2010, 08:26 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Lerry, I agree with Gene, it's almost certainly neither European nor is it medieval, and by no means is it a dagger. At first sight, it reminds one of the iron of a Friualian spear, North Italy, 2nd half 15th c.- see attachments of a piece from my collection - but the tip of the blade is way too short and the hooks would only make use if they were pointed. As the remaining hook ends are blunt, I would tentatively suggest either agricultural use - as you surmised - or representative function. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 27th November 2010 at 12:07 AM.